Why did I choose to become a massage therapist ?

One of the most commonly asked questions I get is why did I decide to become a massage therapist?

I was always a very sensitive child growing up from a very young age I became aware extremely quickly of other peoples emotions and intuitively could sense when they were upset or needed comfort. At first I would consider this hyper sensitivity as a curse as I would be affected so easily by other peoples words and actions but as I got older I saw it as a blessing as I began to naturally tune into people and could intuitively sense when they needed a hug or a back rub to make them feel better.

It was then that I realized what if I could take this sensitivity and intuition and use it to help people,to somehow make a difference to help ease their pain and improve their lives in some way. I was 16 years old when I made the decision to let my heart and hands guide me and now at almost 47 years old with over 30 years of experience I can honestly say with every day that passes my passion for my work only gets stronger. 

Massage is not simply going through the motions, it's connecting with that person on a deep level and taking the time to understand what they need then tuning into their energy to do all you can to help them,its a real labor of love for me and over the years it has made me realize you can never underestimate the power of touch. It is something as human beings we all need from the time of our birth to our senior years and it has the power to change peoples lives for the better.

It is one of the most ancient forms of healing and the benefits are immeasurable,it can soothe a troubled mind,relieve physical pain and even help mind a broken heart it is also incredibly rewarding to know you have somehow made a difference in improving someones health and well being and for me there is nothing more important than that.